As mad as it sounds I don't know where to begin.

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My doctor has gently told me to lose weight. She is right. I have 4.5 stone to lose. It seems so vast she may well have said 14.5 stone.
There are so many options spinning round I don't know where to begin.
No sugar
Low carbs
Calorie count
16:8
SW , WW?
I can't afford slimming clubs at the moment, I work shifts but I have quite a bit of downtime.
I used to love exercise but lost my way with that.

I am now morbidly obese ( hell !!!!)
Did anyone else feel as lost when they started their weight loss journey. If so could you give me some tips.
I feel mentally ready to make a start.
( By the way I'm a veggie, just putting that in if anyone suggests any diet advice)

I am a very impatient person and if there wasn't immediate results
That is exactly how I feel.
I have made my own food for work and i have found once I start saying ' no thanks' to chocolate bars it gets easier to keep saying no!
I think my meals are pretty low carb for the weekend. I've made a mushroom stew to take in tonight. I have a creamy tofu sauce for tomorrow ( I would normally have it with rice and nan but will skip that) and I'm making braised green with halloumi for Sunday.

I now have a goal. My 2 SIL and famlies face timed this morning, they live in NZ,and invited themselves over for 6 weeks in June. In so excited about that and want to be in good shape when I see them.
Wfat is said? You make your summer body in winter!!!

Yes it's very difficult when you're surrounded by stuff. Just try eating ONLY WHEN YOU"RE HUNGRY , it doesn't matter what you eat so much .Just get into the habit of knowing your body. Eating slowly too (not throwing it down your neck when you're standing up )

I lost 3 stone doing it, helped by Paul Mackenna's I Can Make You Thin (btw I hate that title I just like being slim NOT thin !!!!!) I still maintain with it. I do eat healthily though. I take a snack pack of chewy food and fruit to work or when out and drink plenty of water, not so much tea or coffee. Though green tea is ok.

June is a great amount of time to get really good results.
When someone is dieting smartly, they should be losing 0.3-0.8kg a week. Depending on how much someone is aiming to lose, they could achieve up to 20kg of weight loss by June ☺️

Yes it's good to have something to aim for !!